National Weather Service extends winter weather advisory in metro Detroit

The National Weather Service extended its winter weather advisory to 8 a.m. Wednesday as snow and freezing rain continue to fall in southeast Michigan.

The advisory went into effect 7 p.m. Tuesday and was scheduled to expire at 2 a.m. Wednesday. The advisory informed residents of slippery road conditions as they commute and gravel/dirt roads will potential remain icy.

Meteorologist Alex Manion said the advisory was extended because warm temperatures expected to come in early Wednesday morning stalled and more freezing rain was falling than expected.

Manion said temperatures were expected to rise to the 30s by 2 a.m., but NWS noticed that the temperature had not yet warmed up the roads, which remained icy.

By 7 a.m., Manion said temperature reached in the 30s. and the National Weather Service did not plan on extending the advisory.

A hazardous weather outlook, also issued by NWS, remains in effect through Monday.

Although Wednesday's temperature is in the 30s, it's expected to drop into the weekend as several snow showers are predicted starting Thursday. By Friday, temperature is expected to fall to 15 degrees and 4 degrees at night.

Michigan State Police reported that I-275 south and I-96/M-14 in Wayne County is closed because of a semi jack knife as well as several vehicle spin-outs in Metro Detroit Wednesday morning.